St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-06

for every one of your people seem to have
organized himself committee Of one to
spread its glories abroad; and now that am
here feel like saying with The queen OF
Sheba: 1.-The half was not told me- My
amaZement is greatly increased when recall
a little history. In 1888 the town of Chica-
go was Incorporated. Upon the question of
incorporation thirteen votes were cast, one
of which was in the negative. We do not
know the reason which actuated this citizen
in his adverse vote, but If he were here to-
day believe he would be heartily ashamed
of it. Five days after its incorporation as
town Chicago held its first election for town
officers and we are told that the total vote on
that occasion was twenty-eight. We look in
vain for any trace of boOdler in those days,
though we are told that the first building
constructed after the establishment of the
town was a log Jail. Your population in
1887, when Chicago was incorporated a city,
was 1000. The number of its inhabitants
in 1871 was 100000 or upwards and the
valuation of its property probably $3.50, 0,OOO,-
600. Its immense growth and volume of
business had then made it marvel among
Western cities. At this time twas visited by
DIREFUL CALAMITY,
without parallel in extent and destruction,
which threatened all its promise of greatness
and apparently ended its career. In October
of that year fire occurred which burned for
an area within the city of 2, 100 acres, killed
200 people, consumed 10000 buildings,
made homeless 100,0 900 people and destroyed
property of the value of S20U,000, 900. Then
followed an exhibition of enterprise and
bravery as unparalleled as the disaster which
called them forth. The citizens of Chicago
lost no time in lamentation,- and not for a
moment did they lose faith i'll the sure destiny
OF their city. Almost among its embers they
recommended business and on its ashes they
began to build. Sixteen years have passed
and there has arisen here city MANIFOLD
more populous, more beautiful and more
prosperous than you lost in 1871. Who have
greater right to be proud and satisfied than
the citizens of Chicago? You have said that
the president ought to see Chicago.
am here to see to it and its hospitable,
large-hearted people. The country is so
great and your interests so large and import
ant, know you will allow me to suggest
that have left at home city you ought to
see and know more about In point OF fact,
1t would be well TO keep your eyes closely on
it all the time your servants and agents are
there. They are there to protect your inter-
ests and aid your efforts to advance your
prosperity and well-being. Your bustling
trade and your unerring, ceaseleSs activity of
hand and brain will not yield these results
you desire, unless wisdom guides the policy
of your government and unless your needs
are regarded at the capital of the nation. 1t
Will be well for you not to forget that in the
performance of your political duties with
calm, thoughttulness and broad patriotism,
lies not only safeguard against business dis
aster, but an important obligation of citizen
ship.
1t was 1:25 o'clock when the last of
the long procession passed the preSi-
dent and the crowd began to disperse.
There was
SUCH A JAM
that the president could not leave the
platform for some time. Finally, how
ever, he got away, almost faint with
hunger and eXertiOn, and was driven to
the Palmer house to eat dinner and pre-
pare for the reception in half an hour.
Through some oversight of the city au-
thOritieS there were only six policemen
at the depot this morning on the arrival
of the train bearing President Cleve-
land, add no provision made for force
to head the procession and clear the
streets. The result was confusion and
great delay. Finally Capt. Garrettson,
of the First Cleveland troop, came to
the rescue. He detailed platoons from
his company to clear the way, and dur
ing the entire route this fine troop per-
formed the duty of policemen and saved
the city from disgrace. The fact has
created good deal of talk and many
compliments have. been paid to the
troop, which is made UP of the wealthy
young men of the city of Cleveland.
The Light Horse squadron of Milwau-
kee and the Regular cavalry under COM
mand of Capt Carr, also attracted a
good deal of attention.
Mrs. Cleveland became fatigued and
left the carriage at the Palmer house,
being escorted directly to her rooms.
Reports that she had been taken ill
were circulated, but were unfounded.
Mrs. Cleveland was very tired, but
nothing more serious.